New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1924. 244 pages. Black cloth boards with red and green detailing, gold lettering. Fading to the spine and light wear to the extremities. Patterned lavender and pale blue endpapers. Book plate of previous owner on ffep. Deckled edges. Square textblock and tight binding. Translated from the French by Frances Delanoy Little. . First American Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No DJ. Octavo.

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Bookseller: The Chatham Bookseller, LLC (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 031061
Title: The Shadow of the Cross
Author: Tharaud, Jean and Jerome
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: No DJ
Edition: First American Edition
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1924
Keywords: Novel, Jewish, Jew, Hungary, Hungarian, European, Translated, Translator
Size: Octavo

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The Chatham Bookseller, LLC

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About The Chatham Bookseller, LLC

The Chatham Bookseller began in 1968, and, in 1970, opened a store at its present location in Madison, NJ. The store contains over 10,000 books in over 80 different subjects, and favors good used books and good literature (both hardcover and paperback) over popular books and bestsellers. Our Internet business began in 2001. Upon visiting the store, we can show and sell individual online titles upon request. Store hours are 10:00-5:30 (Tues.-Sat.) and 11:00-4:00 (Sun.). The business is run by Richard Chalfin.

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